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Title | Science Director - National Geosequestration Laboratory |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The National Geosequestration Laboratory (NGL) Science Director is a 75% (0.75 full-time equivalent) position, however, a separate linked 25% research role may be negotiated if the preferred candidate is seeking a full-time role. The NGL is a $48 million infrastructure project which will create a national facility to aid the rapid deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies. The Laboratory will facilitate the conduct of research and development on subsurface locations for storage activities. The Science Director will report to the WA:ERA (WA Energy Research Alliance) Board through the WA:ERA CEO and will be the principal science planner and coordinator of research for the NGL, which is being progressively established over the next couple of years. The successful candidate will work collaboratively by chairing the NGL Technical Committee and the NGL Science Committee, and by participating in a range of other governance, operational and research committees incorporating members from the three WA:ERA partners, as well as key external collaborators and stakeholders. You will work closely with the NGL Operations Manager to maximise the utilisation of the NGL facilities with the aim of producing world class science outcomes from a range of projects. These projects will be in support of the South West Hub National Research Flagship, other Flagships, geosequestration activities, plus associated research, education and training. You will also work closely with the CSIRO NGL Project Director to ensure that the implementation and establishment of the NGL occurs in a manner that best enables the future operating outcomes required by the WA:ERA Board. Specifically you will:
Location: Kensington (Perth) Western Australia To be considered you will have a qualifications in science, engineering or related disciplines, preferably at PhD level, with a demonstrated national and international research publication and professional reputation in geosequestration or a related field or fields. You will also have:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities. |